by Steve Palmer | Choosing Your Surfskate, Surfskate Reviews, Surfskating for Surf Training
Smoothstar Thruster D Review: Is it Truly a “Game Changer”? Smoothstar has always been one of the most popular surf skateboards for surf training. Many surfers claim their Thruster 1 surfskate truck to be the best surf trainer with the most realistic...
by Steve Palmer | Surfskate Reviews, Surfskating for Surf Training
Smoothstar Surfskate Review and Buyer’s Guide Smoothstar is one of the most popular surfskate brands, and the Smoothstar Thruster is consistently ranked as one of the best surfskate trucks for surf training. I’ve owned and tested the Smoothstar Manta Ray,...
by Steve Palmer | Surfskating Basics, Surfskating for Surf Training, Surfskating Trends
Why Does Proper Surfskate Technique Matter? You can pump and carve a lot of ways on surfskate trucks, even if it’s not pure surfskate technique based on surfing form. So why is it important to hone your surfskate technique? When I got into surfskating, I had...
by Steve Palmer | Surfskating Basics, Surfskating for Surf Training
Is Surfskating Just for Surf Training? Although surfskating originated with surfing, it has become one of the most popular board sports for anyone who loves the feel of surfing on land. Surfskates originated when two surfers, Neil Stratton and Greg Falk, got tired of...